Joyce Bartlett Ellison, 58, Rock Spring

Joyce Bartlett Ellison of Rock Spring died Monday, Oct. 10, 2011. She was 58.

Survivors include her husband, Bobby Ellison of Rock Spring; daughter, Tammy Ellison Moore of LaFayette; son, Clyde Ellison of Rock Spring; sisters, Linda Adophson of Chickamauga, Evelyn Delay of LaFayette and Sandy Bartlett of Menlo; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Thursday, Oct. 13 at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel, services conducted by Rev. Melvin Bridges. Burial: Coulter Memorial Cemetary. Visitation: Wednesday, Oct. 12 from 6-8 p.m. at funeral home. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home of Lafayette.

Donald L. “Papa” Smith, 78, Fort Oglethorpe

Donald L. “Papa” Smith of Fort Oglethorpe died Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011. He was 78.

Brother Don was a 1955 graduate of Tennessee Temple Bible School and 1957 graduate of Tennessee Temple College in Chattanooga, Tenn. He was the former pastor of Bethel Baptist Church in North Chattanooga, Tenn., Emmanuel Baptist Church in Decatur, Ala., and Emmanuel Baptist Church in Columbia, Tenn. At the time of his death, he served as a missionary with Rock of Ages Prison Ministry based out of Cleveland, Tenn., and member of Victory Baptist Church in Rossville.

His life revolved around telling others about his Jesus and he wanted everyone to accept Christ as their savior and know that one day they could spend eternity in heaven. He enjoyed life to the fullest. He loved spending time with his friends and family. He was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather and cherished time with his family. How appropriate that he went to heaven on a Thursday, his visitation night. He loved going on church visitation.

His life verses were John 3:16-17: “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be saved.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Emma Jane Smith; brothers, Clarence, Glenn and James; sisters, Jewell Smith, Letty Stutz, Ella Sutfin and Anna Souders; son, Melvin Picklesimer, and several nieces and nephews.

Survivors include his sweetheart and wife of 54 years, Wisteria “Terry” Smith; daughter, Janie Smith Cooley (Jimmy) of Rossville; sons, Charles Douglas Smith (Shari) of Jacksonville, Fla., Mitchell Picklesimer of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Monty Picklesimer of Nashville, Tenn.; grandchildren, Jessica Smith Bullard (Ricky), Josh Smith, Caitlin Smith and Carrie Smith; sister, Patricia Wilinson of Dallas; many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Sunday, Oct. 16 at 2:30 p.m. at Victory Baptist Church in Rossville with Ernest Groce, Rev. Ted Verville and Rev. Mike Van Horn officiating the homegoing celebration service. Visitation: Saturday, Oct. 14 after 5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home, and from 1:30 p.m. until the time of service at the church. Burial: Harrison Cemetery in Harrison, Tenn. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution can be made to Rock of Ages Prison Ministry, P.O. Box Cleveland, Tenn., 37320. An online guestbook is available at: www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe Chapel.



Alan Ross Brown, 59, Chickamauga

Alan Ross Brown of Chickamauga died Friday, Oct. 7, 2011. He was 59.

He was born in Chickamauga to the late Julian Crowder and Barbara Jean Brown, and was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Chickamauga.

Survivors include his loving wife of 31 years, Janice Brown; children, Michael (Lindsay) Brown of Fort Oglethorpe and Angie Hill of Fla.; siblings, Russel Brown of Alpharetta and Ellen Brown of Chickamauga; grandchildren, Cody, Jackson, Kayla, Dusty, Krysten, Kelsey and Jordan; great-granddaughter, Kylee, and one niece.

Funeral services: Monday, Oct. 10 at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Lee Griggs officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Saturday, Oct. 8, after 5 p.m. and after 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, at the funeral home. Arrangements: Chickamauga Chapel of Wilson Funeral Homes.

Thomas Earl Pryor, 61, Rossville

Thomas Earl Pryor of Rossville died Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011. He was 61.

He was a lifelong resident of the North Georgia area and attended the Cowboy Church of LaFayette. He was also employed with the Walker County Board of Education as the fleet manager for more than 15 years. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle to his entire family and will be sadly missed by all that knew him. His greatest joy was spending most of his time with his family and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, J.T. Pryor; mother, Stella Pryor Stoker, and brother, Ted Pryor.

Survivors include his loving wife of more than 42 years, Beverly McBrayer Pryor of Rossville; son, Scotty Pryor of Rossville; daughters and sons-in-law, April (Lanny) Hughes of Chickamauga and Misty (Tony) Farmer of Rock Spring; sister and brother-in-law, Lynn (Don) Taylor of Chickamauga; brother and sister-in-law, Joe (Janet) Pryor of Kensington; four grandchildren, Kelsey Snow, Blake Farmer, Emma Farmer and Alivia “Molly” Hughes, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Wednesday, Oct. 12 at noon in the funeral home chapel. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Monday, Oct. 10, after 6 p.m., all day Tuesday, Oct. 11, and prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home. An online guestbook is available at: www.wilsonfuneralhome.com Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

April Deann Goldsmith, 39, Chattanooga, Tenn.

April Deann Goldsmith of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Friday, October 7, 2011. She was 39.

She was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area and was of the Baptist faith. She was employed with Lifetouch Studios for more than 10 years and was an avid Tennessee Vols football fan. She also enjoyed playing softball, as well as being involved with her children playing baseball and basketball. She was a devoted mother and sister who will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Gary and Evelyn “Toppie” Goldsmith, and four grandparents.

Survivors include her three children, Kaman Denae Whittaker, Jeren Devin Careathers and Neyland Kayne Careathers all of Chattanooga, Tenn.; brother and sister-in-law, Rocky (Zana) Goldsmith of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Randy (Angie) Goldsmith Sr., of Ringgold; sister and fiance, Carla Goldsmith (Dale Jobert) of Chattanooga, Tenn.; Jerry Bryant of Tunnel Hill., and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services: Monday, Oct. 10, in the funeral home chapel with Carroll Allen and Keely Griffin officiating. Burial: Lakewood South Memory Gardens. Visitation: Sunday, Oct. 9 after 1 p.m., and prior to the services on Monday at the funeral home. An online guestbook is available at: www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Betty Jean Fulmer Dye, 81, Chickamauga

Betty Jean Fulmer Dye of Chickamauga died Monday, Oct. 10, 2011. She was 81.

She was born in Summerville to the late George Otis and Lillie Gertrude Wilson Fulmer. She had been a lifelong resident of Chickamauga. She was a member of Chickamauga Church of Christ. She had worked at several stores in the area, such as Shop-Rite, Piggly Wiggly, Mac’s Grocery, Imperial Cup, Hills Department Store and Drew’s Drug Store. She enjoyed quilting and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Clinton Dye; brother, Louis Fulmer; sisters, Janie Little, Mary Evelyn Bailey and Shirley Osby; son-in-law, Greg Sharp; grandson, Alan Dye, and great-grandson, Jackson Dye.

She is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Deborah Sharp of Flintstone and Beverly (Jim) Ussery of West Palm Beach, Fla.; sons and daughters-in-law, Dan (Lynn) Dye and Don (Frances) Dye, both of Chickamauga; grandchildren, Anthony (Kristy) Dye, Addan (Crystal) Dye, Beth Dye Brown, Billy (Melody) Dye, Jane Edwards and Jason (Ashley) Madaris; great-grandchildren, Clay Dye, Maggie Dye, Victoria Dye, Dylan Dye, Baylee Brown, Chandler Brown and Jacob Dye; sister, Reba Kirby, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Friday, Oct. 14 at 11 a.m. graveside at LaFayette Memory Gardens with Robert Foster officiating. Visitation: Thursday, Oct. 13 from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. An online guestbook is available at: www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home, Chickamauga Chapel.

Avery Lawrence Wann Jr., 92, Rossville

Avery “Jack” Lawrence Wann Jr. died Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011. He was 92.

He was born to the late Avery Lawrence Wann Sr. and Bobbie Steele Wann on April 24, 1010 in Stevenson, Ala. Mr. Wann was of the Baptist faith, a retired salesman with Rossville Auto Service Center and enjoyed baseball, flying model airplanes and working on cars.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Juanita Wann; son, Rodney Wann, and granddaughter, Bali Wann.

Survivors include his daughter, Carolyn (John) Hall of Ringgold; son, Richard (Sheila) Wann of Birmingham; sister, Betty Jo McDougale of Chattanooga; grandchildren, Ginger Wann, Kevin Wann, Vincent Ball, Cory Ball, Shay Wann and Shawn Wann; great-grandchildren, Skylar Ball, Emma Ball, Andrew Wann, Adam Wann, Amber Wann, Peyton Ball and David McPherson.

Graveside services: Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 1:30 p.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetary. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Gladys Gertrude Holcomb Boatwright Mullens, 86, Fort Oglethorpe

Gladys Gertrude Holcomb Boatwright Mullens of Ft. Oglethorpe died on Friday, Oct. 7, 2011. She was 86.

She was a resident of the Ft. Oglethorpe area for the past 36 years and had formerly lived in California. She was a former employee of EPD, Electronic Production Development, for 6 years and was a member of Light House of the Word Church of God.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Johnny B. Boatwright; last husband, Joseph Woodson Mullens; parents Fred and Hester Roberts Holcomb; two daughters, Linda Shiffert Berkley and Nancy White Spittler; son, Johnny Lee Boatwright; grandson, Ricky Wilson, Jr.; three sisters and five brothers.

Survivors include three children, Jim Boatwright of Murfreesboro, Tenn., Patricia Rinke of Hays, Kan., and Wanda Curtin (John) of Ringgold.; 17 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; many special nieces and nephews and two special friends, Louise Carroll and Theresa Gordon.

Funeral services: Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Mike Lowery officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. The family would like to say a special thanks to the wonderful staff at NHC of Rossville and Chattanooga Hospice. An online guestbook is available at: www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Ft. Oglethorpe.

Robbie Lou Burke Madaris, 92, Chickamauga

Robbie Lou Burke Madaris of Chickamauga died on Monday, Oct. 10, 2011. She was 92.

She was a lifelong resident of the Walker County area. She was a member of Grand Center Baptist Church, where she was a former church clerk, Sunday school teacher and Sunday school superintendant. She graduated as salutatorian from the Chattanooga Valley High School class of 1936. She became a homemaker, enjoying cooking, quilting, sewing and the outdoors.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Quentin Roosevelt Madaris; parents, Scott and Wilma Stone Burke, and two brothers, Jack and Joe Burke.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Doug (Ramona) of Chickamauga; two sisters, Lydia Martin of Rossville and Willie Franciosa of Jacksonville, Fla.; two grandsons, Scott (Julia) Madaris of Ringgold and Gary (April) Madaris of Acworth; four great-grandsons, Josh, Blake, Jonah and Bryant Madaris, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Thursday, Oct. 13 at noon in the funeral home chapel with Revs. Mike Gregg and Warren Scott officiating. Burial: Grand Center Cemetary. Visitation: Wednesday, Oct. 12 from 5-9 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 13 until funeral time at the funeral home. The family would like to thank the staff and caregivers from Comfort Keepers of Ringgold for their dedicated service given to Robbie and her family. An online guestbook is available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home, Chickamauga Chapel.



Terri Denise Hasty, 50, Rossville

Terri Denise Hasty, beloved daughter of Gary and Doris (Dawson) Hasty of Rossville, died Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011. She was 50.

Terri was a devout Christian and member of Liberty Baptist Church and formerly of Battlefield Baptist Church. She served as Junior class Sunday school teacher at both churches, along with her loyal assistant, Cindy Boss, at Liberty. Her church family and Sunday school class were her first love.

She was a 1979 graduate of Rossville High School and was the recipient of the Outstanding Citizenship award upon graduation. She also received the Bobby Prescott Award. Terri was a member of the Rossville High School Alumni Association where she received the Outstanding Alumnus of the Year award. She received an associate’s degree from Chattanooga State University. She worked for the Chattanooga Police Department for nearly 14 years. She was also honored as the Achiever of the Year by the Rehabilitation Association of Georgia.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. O.B. Dawson, Jack Hasty and Catherine Hasty.

In addition to her parents, survivors include several aunts, uncles and cousins and a host of many dear friends, including Kim Proctor, June Stewart and Cindy Boss.

Funeral services: Sunday, Oct. 9, at 3 p.m. at Liberty Baptist Church with Revs. Johnny Williams, James Langston, Charles Cassady and Rick Ball officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Sunday, Oct. 9, from 2 p.m. until the funeral hour at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the building fund at Liberty Baptist Church, 65 Liberty Drive, Chickamauga, GA 30707, or Battlefield Baptist Church, 178 South Cedar Lane, Ft. Oglethorpe, GA 30742. Visitation: Saturday, Oct. 8, from 2-6 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

Alvin William Hall, 70, Ringgold

Alvin William Hall of Ringgold died Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011, in a local hospital. He was 70.

He was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and north Georgia areas. Mr. Hall attended Covenant Life Church for the past seven years. He was retired from the U. S. Army after 28 years of service, having served three tours of duty in Vietnam.

He was preceded in death by parents, Cecil and Lillie Hall; brothers, Junior, Troy, Jessie and Franklin Hall, and sister, Essie Pell.

Survivors include his wife, Veta Hall; two sons, Paul Hall and Leland Hall; daughters, Latesha Hall, Essie Brown and Merissa Bland; brothers, Albert, Jackie, Marshall and Roy Hall; sisters, Patricia Evans and Estill Pittman; grandchildren, Cassidy Pell, Skylar Bland, Logan Brown, Hunter and Donovan Scott, Gunnar and Caleyn Eldridge, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Jamie Chant officiating. Burial: National Cemetery. Visitation: Saturday, Oct. 8, from 4-8 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 9, from 2-8 p.m. and Monday, Oct. 10, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.

Linda Lou Welch, 66, Ringgold

Linda Lou Welch of Ringgold died Wednesday, Oct. 05, 2011, in a local hospital. She was 66.

She was a native of Lafollette, Tenn., and had lived in Ringgold for many years where she was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. Her passions in life were her family, cooking, and reading.

She was preceded in death by her stepfather, Bill Watts, and sisters, Hazel Templeton and Connie Lowrance.

Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Dallas M. Welch; sons, John D. (Kisha) Welch of Trenton and Kenneth Welch of Rossville; grandchildren, Gage and Karlee Welch of Trenton; mother, Viola Jean Watts of Ringgold; father and stepmother, John and Tommie Mozingo of LaFayette; brothers, Steve Mozingo of Ringgold and James Mozingo of Macon; sisters, Bonnie Edmonds of Ringgold and Barbara Sullivan of East Ridge, Tenn., and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Monday, Oct. 10, at 10 a.m. in the chapel with Rev. Rick Ball officiating. Interment: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, Oct. 9, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

Ravenia Vernice Smith, 75, Flintstone

Ravenia Vernice Smith of Flintstone died Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011, surrounded by family and friends. She was 75.

She was a member of Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Vernie and Ava Christine Miller of Signal Mountain, Tenn.

Survivors include her loving husband of 58 years, James Willie (Bill) Smith of Flintstone; two sons, James Michael (Patricia) Smith of Rock Spring, and Randall Lee Smith of Flintstone; two grandchildren, Jamie Davis of Chatsworth, and Zachary Smith of Flintstone; four brothers, Audley, Myron, Ivan of Signal Mountain and Edwin Miller of Vero Beach, Fla., and two sisters, Joyce Stewart and Winnona Pikus of Signal Mountain.

Funeral services: Friday, Oct. 7 at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, Oct. 6, after 5 p.m., and prior to the service Friday, Oct. 7, at the funeral home. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.



Marshall Edwin Abney, 84, Ringgold

Marshall Edwin Abney of Ringgold died Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011. He was 84.

A lifelong resident of the Ringgold area, Marshall was a businessman and entrepreneur in the Ringgold area. He was a member of the Ringgold First Baptist Church, a veteran of the U.S. Army, where he served in the 82nd Airbourne Division, a life member of the Quitman Masonic Lodge No. 106 and a member of the American Legion Post 40.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Beaver Abney; daughter, Charolette Ann Abney; parents, Grover C. and Lillian Black Abney, and six brothers, Woodrow, Raymond, Watson, Howard, G.C. and Jesse Abney.

Survivors include two children, Lamar Abney of Sarasota, Fla., and Jackie Wofford of Ringgold; three grandchildren, Austin and Jacqueline Abney, both of Sarasota, Fla., and Cam Wofford of Ringgold, and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside service: Sunday, Oct. 9, at 3 p.m. at Anderson Cemetery with Bro. Mark Smith officiating. Visitation: Saturday, Oct. 8, from 3-9 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 9, until 2:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold

Charlene Ridley Croy, 65, LaFayette

Charlene Ridley Croy of LaFayette died Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011. She was 65.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilburn Croy; granddaughter, Sadie Davon Long; sister, Connie Carter, and parents, William and Dorothy Ellis Ridley.

Survivors include daughters, Phyllis (Michael) Goodman Jr., Layla (Michael) McGaugh and Natasha Croy; sons, William Long and Richard (Heather) Long, all of LaFayette; 18 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service: Friday, Oct. 7, at 3 p.m. with service conducted by Rev. Fred Pursley. Burial: LaFayette Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, Oct. 6, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Richard Long, Richard Long II, Bobby Dillingham, William Long, Mikey Goodman and Stefan Wilson. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Arthur Callahan Jr., 81, LaFayette

Arthur Callahan Jr. of LaFayette died Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011. He was 81.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Yvonne Laws Callahan; son, Danny Callahan; father, Arthur Lee Callahan; mother, Sena Roy Callahan Ferrell, and several sisters and brothers.

Survivors include daughters, Tyron Smith of Trenton and Teresa Barfield of LaFayette; son, Jerry Callahan of Buford; sisters, Jean Carmon and Linda Hale, both of LaFayette; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service: Sunday, Oct. 9, at 2 p.m. with service conducted by Rev. Randy Bryant. Burial: LaFayette Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, Oct. 7, from 12-9 p.m. and all day, Saturday, Oct. 8, at the funeral home. Pallbearers: B.J. Nunley, Keith Callahan, Ricky Smith, Lee Blackwell, Larry Barfield and Ethan Scott. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Carol Stokes Eskew, 80, Rossville

Carol “Jean” Stokes Eskew of Rossville died Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011. She was 80.

She had lived in the north Georgia area for most of her life and was a member of Rossville First Baptist Church. She retired from First Tennessee Bank in 1993 after more than 40 years of service and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, who will be sadly missed by all who knew her. She also enjoyed reading, crocheting, dancing and bowling.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Kermit and Violet Stokes; husband, Charles William Eskew, and sister, Wanda Lee.

Survivors include her two daughters, Renee Ashburn (Clarence Willhoit) of East Ridge, Tenn., and Greta (Ricky) Brown of Rossville; brother, Charles (Kay) Stokes of Ringgold; sister, Judy Martin (Paul Sakrison) of Newnan; four grandchildren, Dawn Parsons, Davin Ashburn, Justin (Cari) Brown and Courtney Brown; great-granddaughter, Violet Parsons; close friends, Liz and Charlie Lee, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Friday, Oct. 7, at 3:30 p.m. chapel with Bro. David Tullock officiating. Burial: Lakewood South Memory Gardens. Visitation: Thursday, Oct. 6, after 6 p.m. and prior to the service on Friday, Oct. 7, at the funeral home. Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Mary Lloys Rice Himes, Ringgold

Mary Lloys Rice Himes of Ringgold died Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011, from her residence at Southern Oaks Assisted Living in Chattanooga, Tenn.

She was preceded in death by both parents, Dr. John R. and Lloys Rice; her husband of 56 years, Charles Himes; her brother-in-law and sister, Allan and Grace MacMullen, and her brother-in-law, Bill Rice.

Mary Lloys was born June 27, 1925. She graduated from Wheaton College in 1947 with a bachelor’s degree in anthropology. She married Charles Himes, also a graduate of Wheaton, in 1945. Mary Lloys served with her husband, Chuck, in pastorates in Kansas, Illinois, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Colorado, Nebraska, Missouri and Georgia.

Mary Lloys taught on every level from elementary school to high school to college in subjects from piano to English. She was known as a gifted Bible teacher, ending with a class at Creekside at Shallowford, a speaker for women’s groups at churches and Joyful Woman Jubilees, author of a weekly column called Kids Corner for the Sword of the Lord for many years, and a monthly column for the Joyful Woman magazine. She ministered to women in at a crisis pregnancy center. She was a hostess and seamstress extraordinaire. She loved people, never finding someone she could not talk to. She loved talking to them about her Lord.

She was a member of Grace Baptist Church on Shallowford Road in Chattanooga.

Survivors include five children, Murray and Lloys Jean Himes Grace of Cincinnati, Ohio, and daughter Amy, Faith Himes Lamb of Chattanooga, Tenn., and children, Bill and Elizabeth Lamb Catoe of Chattanooga, Tenn., Stephen Lamb of Nashville, Tenn., John and Rachel Lamb of Chattanooga, Tenn., Sarah and Daniel Roberts of Atlanta, Andrew Lamb of Seattle; Andy and Alix Wilber Himes of Seattle, and daughter Amber and Dave Cornell and their daughter Chiara, John and Patty Himes of Hokkaido, Japan, and son, Paul of Wake Forest, N.C., and Joanna Himes Murphy of Cincinnati and children, Virginia, Christopher, and John Andrew; sisters and their husbands, Walt and Libby Handford of Greenville, S.C., Don and Jessie Sandberg of Rossville, Joanna Rice of Ringgold and Roger and Joy Martin of Ringgold.

Funeral services: Saturday, Oct. 8, at 10:30 a.m., chapel. Burial: Bill Rice Ranch in Murfreesboro with a brief graveside service at 2:30 p.m., CST. Online guest book is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com. Visitation: today from 5- 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.

Waclav James Constantine Jagiella, 77, Chickamauga

Dr. Waclav “Walter” James Constantine Jagiella of Chickamauga died Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011. He was 77.

He was born in Chicago, Ill., to the late Waclav and Anna Noviski Jagiella. He had previously resided in Rome before moving to Chickamauga, where he had resided for the past 15 years. He had been a practicing physician for over 44 years. He was in general practice and bariatrics in Rome and Chickamauga. He was a member of St. Gerald’s Catholic Church in Fort Oglethorpe. He was a member of the American Medical Association and an avid member of the Republican Party.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Frank Edward Jagiella.

Survivors include his wife, Audrone Kulikausakite Jagiella of Chickamauga; children, Waclav Jagiella, Valarie Jagiella, Natalie Jagiella, Agathe Jagiella, Cecile “Agnes” Jagiella, Aleksandra Jagiella, Elizabeth Devery-Marquess and Victoria Jagiella; brother, John James Jagiella of Hebron, Ind., and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Visitation: Saturday, Oct. 8, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Funeral services: Sunday, Oct. 9, at 2 p.m. in the chapel with Jay Neal officiating. Burial: Chickamauga Cemetery, Chickamauga. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes, Chickamauga.

Willie Lee Southern Jr., LaFayette

Willie Lee Southern Jr. of LaFayette died Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011, at his residence.

He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in LaFayette and retired from Roper Corporation.

Survivors include his loving family, his wife of 45 years, Magaline Burse Southern; children, Tony Burse of Summerville, Brenda (Andrew) Hambrick, James (Stacy) Southern, Randy (Felicia) Southern and Joseph Southern of LaFayette; grandchildren, Chanel Burse, Sidney Southern, Christian Hambrick, Dominique Southern, DeAngelo Southern, Toni S. Burse and Hannah Southern; sister, Clara Dixon of LaFayette; brother, Donald (Charlotte) Southern of Martin, Tenn.; father-in-law, J.L. (Flossie) Burse; sisters-in-law, Barbara Loving and Mary Ann Burse; brothers-in-law, Tim Burse and Otis Burse, and nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Funeral service: Saturday, Oct. 8, at 1 p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Rheubin M. Taylor Sr. and other ministers officiating. His remains will lie in state at the funeral home on Friday, Oct. 7, after 11 a.m. Burial: Naomi Cemetery. Online guest book is available at www.willisfuneralhomedalton.com Arrangements: Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton.



Charles Eugene Hurst, 67, Chickamauga

Rev. Charles “Smokie” Eugene Hurst of Chickamauga died Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011. He was 67.

Smokie was truly devoted to his Lord and Savior. He was the pastor of Chamberlain Road Full Gospel Church, and a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.

Survivors include his loving wife of 41 years, Barbara Louise Dudley Hurst; daughter, Stella (Ed) Hise of Chickamauga; sister, Virginia Mae Strandridge of Cleveland, Ark.; grandchildren, Natosha Hise Hayes and Trey Hise, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service: Thursday, Oct. 6, at 3 p.m. with service conducted by Revs. Melvin Bridges, John Williams and Sammy Randolph. Visitation: Wednesday, Oct. 5, from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers: Leonard York, Gary Debord, David Broome, Jamie Cordell, Stanley Gray and Carlton Fincher. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Willie Gay Bennett Edgemon, 87, East Ridge, Tenn.

Willie Gay Bennett Edgemon of East Ridge, Tenn., died Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011. She was 87.

She was a native of the Keith community in Ringgold and was a member of Philadelphia Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ollen Edgemon; parents, William and Mandy Cowan Bennett, and sons, James Edgemon and Donald Ray Edgemon.

Survivors include three children, Mittie (James) Worley of Hixson, Tenn., Gerri (Don) Tramel of Soddy-Daisy, Tenn., and Ronald (Kathy) Edgemon of East Ridge, Tenn.; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services: Friday, Oct. 7, at 11:30 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Billy Dean officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, Oct. 6, from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Sharon Elizabeth Murray Raulston, 66, Chickamauga

Sharon Elizabeth Murray Raulston of Chickamauga died Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011. She was 66.

She was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., and had lived in the Chickamauga area for the past 24 years. She was a former employee of Burner Systems of Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. /Tiftonia, Tenn., for more than 20 years. She was a member of Gospel Chapel in Rossville.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert D. Raulston, and her father, Alvin Maynard Murray.

Survivors include her sons, Keith Goff of Chickamauga and Delance Raulston of Atlanta; mother, Mary Etta Smith Murray of Rossville; sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Dan Oliver of Chattanooga, Tenn.; brothers, Dewayne Murray of Rossville and Kenneth Murray of Kingsport, Tenn.; grandchildren, Geoffrey and Sarah Goff, and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation: Thursday, Oct. 6, from 4-8 p.m. and Friday, Oct. 7, from 11 a.m. until the service. Funeral services: Friday, Oct. 7, at 1 p.m. in the chapel with Noah Yarber officiating. Burial: Hamilton Memorial Gardens, Chattanooga, Tenn. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes, Chickamauga.



Dewey Lee Gass, 71, Chattanooga, Tenn.

Dewey Lee Gass of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Monday, Oct. 3, 2011. He was 71.

He had lived in the Chattanooga area for most of his life and was a member of the 46th Street Church of God. He was previously employed with ConAgra for several years and was a loving husband, father and grandfather, who will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Alma and Clarence Gass; sons, Barry Johnson and Little Joe Gass, and granddaughter, Bethany Angel Johnson-Gass.

Survivors include his loving wife, Glenda “Sue” Gass of Chattanooga, Tenn.; daughters and sons-in-law, Deborah Lynn (Bill) Darst and Velvet Denise (Bobby Ray) Brownfield all of Pisgah, Ala.; son and daughter-in-law, Larry (Subrina) Johnson-Gass of Pikeville, Tenn.; four grandchildren, Tony, Bryan, Starla and Chris Johnson-Gass, and special friend, Pastor Iris Johnson.

Funeral services: Friday, Oct. 7, at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel with Bros. Robert Skelf Jr. and Larry Skelf officiating. Burial: Chattanooga Memorial Park. Visitation: Wednesday, Oct. 5, after 4 p.m. all day Thursday, Oct. 6, and prior to the service on Friday, Oct. 7, at the funeral home. The family would like to thank Hospice of Chattanooga, especially Carol Loach, and all their extended family, friends and neighbors for their love and support during this difficult time. Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Kenneth Hartwell Hart, 65, Rossville

Rev. Kenneth Hartwell Hart of Rossville died Monday, Oct. 3, 2011. He was 65.

He was born and raised in Granite City, Ill., and had lived in the north Georgia area for the last 43 years. He was a former associate pastor of Mountain View Baptist Church in Rossville. He was a current member and Sunday school teacher at Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church in Flintstone. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served on the USS Oriskany CV 34 during the Vietnam War, where he received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal. He was a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 203, the American Legion Post 40, as well as the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3679. He was also a member of the Southern States Police Benevolent Association and was previously employed with the Georgia Department of Corrections for many years.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Davis; father, William Harvey Hart; sister, Karen Faye Moffatt; brothers, Calvin, Richard and Aaron Hart, and sister-in-law, Paulette James.

Survivors include his loving wife of more than 43 years, Peggy Jo Walker Hart; daughter and son-in-law, Angela Faye (Steve) McCoy; son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth Jeffrey (Tabitha) Hart all of Rossville; sisters, Minnie Kamacho of Granite City, Ill., Anita Davis Smith of Cumberland City, Tenn., and Nancy Carrol Combs of Troy, Ill.; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Gloria (Greg) Boren of Villanow and Christine (Eddie) Willingham of Soddy-Daisy, Tenn.; three grandchildren, Christian Aleczander Hart, Zakary Logan Hart and Connor Lee Wooten, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Friday, Oct. 7, at 12 Noon at Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church with Dewayne Boudreaux and Terry Chitwood officiating. Burial: Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visitation: Wednesday, Oct. 5, after 5 p.m., all day Thursday, Oct. 6, and prior to leaving for the church at the funeral home on Friday, Oct. 7. Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Clifford Goolesby Jr., 74, Rossville

Clifford Goolesby Jr. of Rossville died Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011. He was 74.

He attended Parkway Baptist Temple and the Fellowship Sunday school class. Mr. Goolesby was a former singer with the Gospel Echoes. He was a 1956 graduate of Jackson High School in Jackson, S.C., where he was captain of the high school football and basketball teams, receiving five college scholarships in football. Mr. Goolesby was retired from Combustion Engineering Company with 41 years of service. He loved fishing and restoring classic cars, mainly Corvettes, and was the co-founder of Corvette of Chattanooga. He also loved spending time with his family and friends. Mr. Goolesby completed the process of reading the Bible through five times.

He was preceded in death by his father, Clifford Goolesby Sr., and stepfather, James Edison Satterfield.

Survivors are his wife, Sarah Silver Goolesby; four children, Marsha Goolesby-Barker and her husband, Johnny, of Soddy-Daisy, Tenn., Mitzi Goolesby Carver and her husband, Greg, of Rossville, Clifford Goolesby III and fiancée, Jennifer, of Rossville and Jerel Keith Goolesby of Rossville; mother, Pearl Gant Goolesby Satterfield of Rossville; four siblings, Mary Goolesby Rakestraw and husband, John, of Marietta, Faye Goolesby Johnson, wife of the late Claude Johnson of Rainsville, Ala., Lonnie Satterfield of Fort Oglethorpe and Ronnie Satterfield of East Brainerd, Tenn.; five grandchildren, Landon Carver, Brian Goolesby, Chandler Carver, Bradley Goolesby and Sarah Barker.

Funeral services: Tuesday, Oct. 4, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with David Sampson and Jerry Atkins officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Pallbearers: Wayne Morgan, Jack Silver, Eddie Johnson, Jake Rakestraw, Landon Carver and Rob Clark. Honorary pallbearers: Jack Silver, Jr., Scott Lynn, Danny Puryear and the late Doug Slagle. Memorial contributions may be made to Parkway Baptist Temple c/o Mission Fund, 65 Stuart Drive, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. 30742. Visitation: Monday, Oct. 3, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book is available at www.heritagefh.com. Arrangements: Heritage Funeral Home, Battlefield Parkway.



Randal Lee Brock, 41, Tunnel Hill

Randal Lee Brock of Tunnel Hill died Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011. He was 41.

He was a lifelong resident of the Catoosa County area.

He was preceded in death by his father, William “Bill” Raleigh Brock; mother; Jamie Carolyn Britt; grandmother, Ruth Swafford; niece, Marie Wooten, and great-niece, Hanley Bechard.

Survivors include three sisters, Sandra Madaris of Rossville, Jackie Brock of Pikeville, Tenn., and Becky Brock of Ringgold; three brothers, Billy Joe Swafford of Flint, Mich., Bobby Brock of Rossville and Ronald Brock of Ringgold; numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Monday, Oct. 3, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Lillard Stringer officiating. Burial: Dailey Hills Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, Oct. 2, from 3-9 p.m. and prior to the service Monday, Oct. 3, at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Home, Ringgold.

Willard Blane Justice, 55, Rossville

Willard Blane Justice of Rossville died Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011. He was 55.

He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church and was preceded in death by his father, Willard Grant Justice.

Survivors include his loving wife of 22 years, Kathy Justice; mother, Vassie Marie Justice of Rossville; children, Joshua Justice of Beaverton, Ore., Evan Justice of Rossville, Carrie (Phillip) Brisendine of Ringgold and Jennifer (Tommy) Hubbard of Chickamauga; siblings, Kayrene (Randy) Lewis of Ringgold and Randall Justice of Rossville; grandchildren, Finley, Matthew, Sarah and Cadence, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Sunday, Oct. 2, at 3 p.m. in the chapel with Revs. David Pickard and Jim Bennett officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Saturday, Oct. 1, from 4-8 p.m., and prior to the service Sunday, Oct. 2, at the funeral home. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

James R. Morgan, 87, Flintstone

James R. Morgan of Flintstone died Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, at his home. He was 87.

He was born in Flintstone to the late James and Jessie Morgan. James served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of World War II. He worked for Happy Valley Farms for 30 years, and later retired from Goodyear after more than 10 years of service there.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Effie Morgan; grandson, Allen Morgan, and siblings, Frances Kinard, Frank, Fred, Charles, John and Bill Morgan.

Survivors include his children, Larry (Barbara) Morgan of Chattanooga, Tenn., Jerry (Julie) Morgan of Lookout Mountain and Sandy (Terry) Hood of Ringgold; siblings, Nancy Zipp of Chattanooga, Tenn., and L.C. Morgan of Rossville; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Tuesday, Oct. 4, at 3 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Dewayne Boudreaux officiating. Burial: Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. Visitation: Monday, Oct. 3, from 5–8 p.m., and prior to the service Tuesday, Oct. 4, at the funeral home. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Alan Clyde Silvey, 58, Tunnel Hill

Alan Clyde Silvey of Tunnel Hill died Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011. He was 58.

He was born in Miami, Fla., to the late Clyde and Ginger Silvey on Oct. 30, 1952. Mr. Silvey was a member of Nellie Head Baptist Church, retired from ADAC Hospital and enjoyed traveling.

Survivors include his loving wife, Phyllis Silvey of Tunnel Hill; stepdaughter, Susan (Scott) Cooper of Resaca; aunt, Frances Addison, and grandchildren, Christopher Sapp and Tyler Cooper.

Funeral services: Oct. 4, at 2 p.m. at Nellie Head Baptist Church. Burial: Keith Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, Oct. 3, from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home and Tuesday, Oct. 4, from 12-2 p.m. at the church. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes, Ringgold.

Charlie Mae Roach Tinker, 61, Trenton

Charlie Mae Roach Tinker of Trenton died Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011. She was 61.

She was born in Ringgold on Nov. 13, 1949, and was loved by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles “Ed” Roach and Lillian “Maw” Mae Parker Roach; brothers, James Samuel “Sam” Roach, Oscar “Blondie” Roach, Roy Lee “Spud” Roach, Jackie Roach and Jonathan Roach.

Survivors include her husband of 45 years, Ronald Earl “Ronnie” Tinker; son, Marc Roland Tinker; brothers, John Roach and Auther “Blackie” Roach; sisters, Linda Gail Roach Prather, Barbara Ann “Owl” Roach Simerley, Ruby Roach Rainford and Edna Roach Quinn; four grandchildren, Matt Tinker, Kaci Walker, Katelyn Tinker and Kaylee Walker; one great-grandchild, Daniel Joseph Tinker, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services: Wednesday, Oct. 5, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial: Woodstation Cemetery. Monday, Oct. 3, from 4-9 p.m. and prior to the service Wednesday, Oct. 5, at the funeral home. Arrangements: Wilson Funeral Homes, Ringgold.

Mary Elizabeth Byas, 62, Fort Oglethorpe

Mary Elizabeth Byas of Fort Oglethorpe died Monday, Oct. 3, 2011. She was 62.

She had lived in the north Georgia area for most of her life and was of the Baptist faith. She was a very creative, artistic and giving person and will be missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Mildred Gurley; husband, Lewis Byas; brother, James Edward Gurley, and granddaughter, Lauren Smith.

Survivors include her father, Omer Gurley of Chattanooga, Tenn.; daughters, Tammy Smith and Melanie Alexander, both of Rossville; sister, Linda Higdon of Ringgold; five grandchildren, Corey Shaver, BreeAnna Alexander, Garrett Alexander, Leland Alexander and Lexy Smith, and two nieces, Amanda Cash and Misty Hudson.

Memorial services: Friday, Oct. 7, at 11:30 a.m. in the Chattanooga National Cemetery. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Glenda Sharon Blevins, 65, Rising Fawn

Glenda Sharon Blevins of Rising Fawn died Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011. She was 65.

She grew up in the Rossville area, before moving to Marietta, but has lived on Lookout Mountain for the last 30 years. She was a member of First United Pentecostal Church in Fort Oglethorpe, where she was very active with her church family and enjoyed playing the piano. She was previously employed with Fairyland Elementary School for more than 20 years as a secretary and also enjoyed working and teaching others about computers.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Emma Gene Osborne, and her husband, Gary D. Blevins.

Survivors include her son, Gary Preston Blevins of Rising Fawn; two brothers, Steve Osborne of Inman, S.C., and Phillip Osborne of Sumter, S.C.; several nieces and nephews and numerous friends and extended family.

Funeral services: Thursday, Oct. 6, at 1 p.m. in the chapel with Luke Camlic officiating. Burial: Ascalon Memory Gardens Cemetery on Lookout Mountain. Visitation: Tuesday, Oct. 4, after 3 p.m., all day Wednesday, Oct. 5, and prior to the service on Thursday, Oct. 6, at the funeral home. Arrangements: W. L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Betty Louise Hughes, 75, Rossville

Betty Louise Hughes of Rossville died Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011. She was 75.

She was born in Chattanooga to the late Lawrence Ritchie and Agnes Blair, and was preceded in death by her brother, Leroy Ritchie.

Betty was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include her children, Randy (Cynthia) Hughes of McDonald, Tenn., Gary Hughes of Dalton and Darrell (Lori) Hughes of Rossville; sister, Doris Bell Skwiot of Trenton; 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a special friend, Lynn Peden of Dalton.

Services: Thursday, Oct. 6, at 11 a.m. in the chapel with Rev. Leroy Wilson officiating. Burial: Lakewood Memory Gardens-South. Visitation: Wednesday, Oct. 5, after 4 p.m., and prior to the service Thursday, Oct. 6, at the funeral home. Arrangements: W.L. Wilson and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.

Hubert Flynn Shirley, 64, LaFayette

Hubert Flynn Shirley of LaFayette died Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011. He was 64.

He was a member of the Second Baptist Church of LaFayette.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester F. Shirley and Geneva Bullard Shirley, and brother, James Shirley.

Survivors include loving wife, Judy Shirley; sons and daughters-in-law, Adam (Noelle) Shirley of Memphis, Tenn., and Kevin (Amanda) Shirley of Rock Spring; sister, Polly (David) Shahan of LaFayette; grandchildren, Alexandra Shirley, Gabrielle Shirley, Nicholaus Shirley and Megan Shirley, and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial service: Saturday, Oct. 8, at 2 p.m. at the Second Baptist Church of LaFayette with service conducted by Revs. Mike Peterson, Robert Ward and Tony Ramirez. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Hospital Hospitality House 214 Reidhurst Ave., Nashville, Tenn. 37203, or the Mission Program at the Second Baptist Church of LaFayette. Arrangements: Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.